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French rider Yoann Offredo left bloodied by baseball bat and knife attack

Bloodied and bruised French cyclist Yoann Offredo was assaulted by knife and baseball bat wielding attackers while on a training ride

French rider Yoann Offredo left bloodied by baseball bat and knife attack

"Today, victim of an assault, with a box cutter and a baseball bat while training with two friends,"  the 30-year-old  postedon his Facebook account, alongside photos of himself with a bloodied face and huge welt on his forearm.

"Result: a broken nose, a rib in a sorry state and bruises all over the body, but on top of the physical injuries, I'm above all shocked."

UPDATE: Yoann Offredo releases details of motoring attack

French rider Yoann Offredo left bloodied by baseball bat and knife attack

The Wanty-Groupe Gobert rider, who finished in 14th place in both the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix recently.

He did not specify where the attack took place but said it was "in the country of human rights" (France).

He also gave no other details about the attackers.

"I'm not angry, I'm just sad to say that I hope my children don't take up this great sport that I love."

"You leave in the morning to go training but never know if you'll be coming back."

UPDATE: Yoann Offredo releases details of motoring attack

French rider Yoann Offredo left bloodied by baseball bat and knife attack